1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 32 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Skylark | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
